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Mt. Prospect celebrates Walk to School Day

Posted October 07, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

Second-grader Isabella Krasteva, from left, third-grader Emily Santhosh, second-grader Reshma Santhosh and Sijimoll Santhosh arrive at Lions Park School Wednesday, International Walk to School Day. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

Parents, teachers and community leaders joined students at Lions Park Elementary in Mount Prospect Wednesday observed International Walk to School Day.

The Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 school was among many around the suburbs - and the world - who participated in the effort that aims to promote safety and school and community connections and raise consciousness about the benefits to the health of the body and the planet of walking.

International Walk to School Day was expected to include students from all 50 states and 40 countries.

As part of the celebration at Lions Park, organized by the PTA and its environmental committee, students also got a visit from Officer Friendly, and the police department and other local groups provided prizes for students.

The Chicago-based Active Transportation Alliance also sponsored its own version of the event Wednesday, which it called Walk and Roll to School Day. The alliance awarded mini-grants to some participating schools.

Students and parents arrive at Lions Park School in Mount Prospect on Wednesday, International Walk to School Day. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

Second-grade teacher Melissa Redman, center, and first-grade teacher Rachel Murphy greet students with a banner at Lions Park School in Mount Prospect on International Walk to School Day. BILL ZARS/bzars@dailyherald.com

Second-grader Chloe Burgess writes "be green every day" on the sidewalk at Lions Park School in Mount Prospect on International Walk to School Day. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

Crossing guard Jasper Pasternak, a fifth-grader, keeps Lions Park Elementary students safe on International Walk to School Day in Mount Prospect. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

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